Overview

Position Title:  Water Resources Operator I

Company: City Of Buckeye Az

Location: Buckeye, AZ, US

Job Description:

Under close supervision, performs routine semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repairs and operations of water production sites water distribution lines, wastewater treatment facilities or collections systems and lines.

Responsibilities:

  • Samples/monitors water and wastewater using specialized equipment.
  • Performs routine water line repairs and maintenance; plumbing work; installs and repairs water and sewer lines; installs, maintains and repairs water meters and hydrants.
  • Performs daily facility inspections of well sites, water production sites, wastewater treatment facilities, and collection systems.
  • Operates wastewater treatment and sludge processing disposal equipment.
  • Operates a variety of equipment including; pumps, motors, chlorinators, meters, air compressors, blowers, valves and gates.
  • Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
  • Performs semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance and manual labor; duties will vary according to job assignment.
  • Collects and delivers water and wastewater samples to laboratory.
  • Picks up and delivers materials as directed.
  • Completes required daily documentation, logs and reports.
  • Must be available for emergency on call rotation.
  • Performs field tests for physical or chemical parameters.
  • Performs daily data entry and record keeping.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent; and possession of a Water/Wastewater Operator I Certification from ADEQ or the ability to acquire within one year of hire; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One (1) year of water/wastewater maintenance and operations experience preferred.
  •  Grade I Certification, from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in one or more of the following disciplines: Water Distribution, Water/Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection
  • the ability to acquire within one (1) year of employment. After-hours, shift, weekends and on-call work may be required.
  • This position requires employees to be on-call on a rotating basis.
  • On-call employees must be available to respond to the job-site within one (1) hour from the time they receive the call.
  • Possession of a valid Arizona Driving License is required. Possession of a valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one in 6 months may be required.
  •  Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather and in public facilities.